Jimmy Butler Recovery and Trade Speculation Surround Warriors Season

Jimmy Butler turned 37 and continues recovering from the torn ACL he suffered last season, with his return expected in late January or February. Since being acquired from Miami at the 2025 trade deadline, Butler has appeared in just 68 games for Golden State. Playing on an expiring contract, he emerges as a potential trade candidate if the Warriors underperform during the 2026-27 season and decide to pivot away from their aging veteran foundation.